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Attention, Dj’s! It’s The Summer 2017 EPA SCBWI Playlist! by Lindsay Bandy
Music and inspiration are inseparable for me. Words, sounds, emotion, movement, color, memory, image, rhyme, phrasing, voice, mood….ah yes, my love for music is second only to my love of writing. For every project I’m working on, I have a … Continue reading
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Tagged #amwriting, EPA SCBWI, Lindsay Bandy, playlist, writing
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Last Writer Standing, by Lindsay Bandy
In the coming weeks, Lindsay and Lori Ann will be sharing some of their favorite past blog posts. This post by Lindsay originally appeared on the blog in August 2015. What does late-night comedy writing have in common with writing for kids … Continue reading
Posted in Writer's/Illustrator's Toolbox, writing craft, Writing Tips
Tagged inspiration, Last Comic Standing, Lindsay Bandy, writing
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Writerly Advice—Get Involved, by Eva Polites
Writing is solitary, and after a while, loneliness and doubt may set in and lead to a slump. To overcome this obstacle, I recommend joining a writing group such as our very own SCBWI. As a member, you can get … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Advice, Workshops, writing craft
Tagged critique groups, Eva Polites, How Writers Write Fiction, Massive Online Open Courses, MOOC, online courses for writers, SCBWI, The University of Iowa International Writing Program, workshops, writing, writing advice, Writing Resources
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A Newb Hoping To Give a Little/Get a Little (Advice, I Mean), by Joanne Vencius
I’m a newb (a newbie). I’m not new to writing—I have a 20-year career in corporate marketing communications, but the idea of me writing for children is only a little over a year old. One night in my sleep, I … Continue reading
Second Career Writer, Part 2: Revising Life, by Kristen C. Strocchia
While my Time Ferrets Anonymous post championed making the most of every moment for moving a writing career forward, there’s something to be said for revising life. While it’s generally a New Year tradition to make positive changes, why not … Continue reading
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Tagged Kristen C. Strocchia, revision strategies, writing, writing advice
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Second Career Writer, Part 1: Time Ferrets Anonymous, by Kristen C. Strocchia
Overloaded? Overwhelmed? Voices screaming inside your head demanding to be written while actual voices scream outside your head demanding to be taken care of? I know the feeling. By summer, I fancy myself a full time writer, but the other … Continue reading
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Tagged Kristen C. Strocchia, writing, writing advice, writing time
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Web Wednesday: Late January Edition, by Lori Ann Palma
Happy Wednesday! It’s late January, which means we’re one month down with winter, and if you’re like me, the end can’t come soon enough! I also want to remind you that there are *two days* left to submit to the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017 Youth Media Awards, contests for writers, lori ann palma, Scholastic, writing
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3 Simple Steps to Setting Writing Goals You’ll Actually Keep
Whenever January rolls around and we begin a new year on the calendar, the mind naturally takes an inventory of all that came before. Not only have I considered the goals I’ve met, but also those I haven’t, so I … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolution (and Manuscript Critique Giveaway!) by Virginia Law Manning
Happy New Year, my fellow creators! Ahhh… 2017! A fresh start! There’s no time like the present to take on some new writing and/or illustrating goals! If you’re not already in a critique group, why not join one now? All … Continue reading
An Interview with Author Christine Kendall on Character and Intuition, by Anna Forrester
Christine Kendall lives and writes in Philadelphia. Her debut middle grade novel, RIDING CHANCE, was released by Scholastic in October, and has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of ‘Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens. “Troy is a kid with a passion. And dreams. … Continue reading
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